Another Complex Hurdle: Interconnecting New Generation Projects

Authors

  • Michael J. Zimmer Baker & McKenzie (Washington, DC office)

Abstract

Many new electrical generation projects face a major stumbling
block in the form of interconnection to the incumbent utility-owned
transmission grid. This problem exists with regard to new greenfield
projects, transfers of divested utility generating assets, and qualifying
facilities in the current U.S. marketplace

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Author Biography

Michael J. Zimmer , Baker & McKenzie (Washington, DC office)

Michael J. Zimmer is a partner in the Washington, DC, office of Baker & McKenzie. He specializes in U.S. banking, finance, and major projects. He has represented energy concerns for over 20 years in matters before the Department of Energy, the FERC, the SEC and Congress. He has represented domestic and international industrial and manufacturing companies, electric utilities and their unregulated subsidiaries, energy project developers, natural gas pipeline and distribution companies, trade associations, financial institutions, universities, and embassies in over 30 states and 15 foreign countries.

Since 1977, he has been an invited witness on various energy tax proposals before Congressional committees, various federal departments and agencies, and state commissions and agencies. Mr. Zimmer has been involved in several mergers, acquisitions and project financings in the IPP industry including some of the largest undertakings in the United States. He has also been responsible for major precedents before the FERC involving issues under the Federal Power Act, PURPA, the Natural Gas Policy Act and PUHCA.

Baker & McKenzie, 815 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006-4078; (t) 202-452-7000; (f) 202-452-7074

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Published

2023-09-30

How to Cite

Zimmer , M. J. . (2023). Another Complex Hurdle: Interconnecting New Generation Projects. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 20(2), 48–53. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/20497

Issue

2000: Vol 20 Iss 2 2000-2001

Section

Articles